I’m No Longer Pre-U

by Livi ania

I

Prevalent

You started out small…

Just one day a week.

Or was it two?

Three?

You grew

Suddenly it was almost everyday

With little haven

For me alone

II

Rife

It seems you sprout…

Everyone knows you

But few feel love

Alienation is your game

And we all leave your side

Sighs of relief

And turn,

And see you again

Down the road

III

Endemic

Always there

It’s natural for you to be

I shouldn’t wonder

Here you belong

Populate

A true citizen

Badgering minds of others

IV

Ubiquitous

I can’t escape you

No matter

Where

When

Because you’re still there

Omni-

No one gets away

Everyone wants to

V

And then it ends

Some go on

Some stand still

But it’s over

We’ve graduated

Zie jian school